Varun Dhawan is set to star in the upcoming comedy film "Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai," directed by his father David Dhawan. The film also features Mrunal Thakur, Pooja Hegde, and Mouni Roy in pivotal roles. The makers of the film have finally announced the release date, which is set for April 10, 2026.

Varun Dhawan shared a poster revealing the release date on his Instagram story, along with a remixed version of the song "Hai Jawaani To Ishq Hona Hai" composed by Sachin-Jigar. The film's title is inspired by a line from David Dhawan's 1999 film "Biwi No.1," starring Salman Khan, Sushmita Sen, and Karisma Kapoor. The lead cast was recently spotted shooting for a remixed version of the song "Chunari Chunari" from the same film.

"Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai" is produced by Ramesh Taurani, and Tips Films is presenting it. Varun Dhawan's previous film, "Baby John," did not perform well at the box office, so he is likely to be pinning high hopes on this film. The film marks a reunion between Varun Dhawan and his father David Dhawan, who have previously worked together on several projects.

David Dhawan is known for his expertise in the comedy genre, and fans are eagerly waiting to see the chemistry between Varun Dhawan and his father on screen. The remixed songs from the film are also generating buzz among music lovers. With its star-studded cast, comedy genre, and family bonding, this film is likely to attract a wide audience.

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Varun Dhawan Comedy Film Gets Release Date

\r\nManchu Manoj has been making headlines recently with the upcoming release of his film Bhairavam on May 30. However, the actor has also been in the news for a controversy surrounding his comments about his brother Manchu Vishnu\'s film Kannappa. During the Bhairavam pre-release event, Manoj used a popular dialogue from Kannappa and took an indirect dig at his brother. The dialogue, which was widely used in memes and trolls, sparked a reaction from Manoj\'s fans and the film industry.\r\nHowever, Manchu Manoj has since realized his mistake and apologized to the Kannappa team for his troll comment. The actor acknowledged that his comments were wrong and could have hurt the fans of the film, which boasts a star-studded cast including Mohanlal, Prabhas, Akshay Kumar, and Kajal. Manoj took responsibility for his actions and wished the film a big success, stating that he should not have involved it in his speech.\r\nManchu Manoj\'s apology to the Kannappa team is a gesture of goodwill and a sign of respect for the hard work that went into making the film. The actor acknowledged that his comments were not right and took steps to make amends. By apologizing and wishing the film success, Manoj has shown that he values the relationships within the film industry and is willing to put aside personal differences for the greater good.\r\nManchu Manoj\'s upcoming film Bhairavam is set to release on May 30, and fans are eagerly waiting to see him on the big screen. With his apology to the Kannappa team, Manoj has shown that he is committed to maintaining a positive relationship with his colleagues in the film industry.\r\n

Manoj apology to Kannappa team 

Manchu Manoj Apologizes to Kannappa Team

Tourist Family(2025) Movie: What\'s Behind\r\nKollywood comedy entertainer Tourist Family directed by Abishan Jeevinth captured the imagination of all. The film turned out to be the blockbuster and the film\'s OTT rights have been bagged by Jio Hotstar for a fancy sum. Here is how the film entertained movie lovers.\r\nTourist Family(2025) Movie: Story Review\r\nTourist Family story revolves around a Srilankan family comprising of husband, wife, and two children who lands in India and try to make a living by starting their life afresh overcoming all hurdles. Tharmadas (Sasikumar) along with his wife Vasanthy (Simran) and his children Nithushan (Mithun Jai Shankar), Mulli (Kamalesh Jegan) migrates from Srilanka to Chennai and tries to make a living.\r\nWhere this leads to and what difficulties they face and how Prakash (Yogi Babu), Richard (MS.Bhaskar), Raghavan (Bhagavati Perumal), Gunasekar (Elango Kumaravel) and Kural (Yoga Lakshmi) are connected form the rest of the narration.\r\nTourist Family(2025) Movie: Artists Review\r\nSasikumar is known for this kind of role. He came up with a natural and realistic performance. He steals the hearts of all in the role of father who is unable to give good life to his children and family.\r\nSimran came up with a stellar performance in the role of a housewife. Her dialogues, expressions and emotions are intact and spontaneous to make a powerful impact. She said many things just with her expressive eyes and captivating smile.\r\nKamalesh Jegan as the youngest son appeals to all with his performance. He with his screen presence and dialogue delivery elevated the scenes to the next level.\r\nMithun Jai Shankar is fine with his performance. Though he did not get much screen time, he emoted well when he got his chance in the second half. Yogi Babu as usual with his natural demeanour impressed all with his acts.\r\nOthers like MS.Bhaskar, Bhagavati Perumal. Elangao Kumaravel and Yoga Lakshmi did justice to their roles as per their screen time.\r\nTourist Family(2025) Movie: Technicians Review\r\nTourist Family story is penned by Abishan Jeevinth. Abhishan Jeevinth\'s story is simple but he blended it with strong emotions to cast a magic spell on viewers. He highlighted the emotions and humour and made sure that the narration doesn\'t turn extremely preachy. Many such films came earlier with similar stories but Abhishan turned out to be different, balancing the emotional and touching elements.\r\nViewers will not only get entertained but also leave with a heavy heart when the film ends making them wonder how the film came to an end in such a short time. Very rarely viewers get such a feeling and when it does, the entire credit should go to the director and his talent and ability to narrate with spellbinding screenplay and direction.\r\nHe scored points with his writing and the dialogues are so natural that at times people smile without their realisation. At times, sentiments and emotions go overboard and few logics go missing but those things could be ignored.\r\nSean Roldan with his music elevated the emotions perfectly. His background score is in sync with the storyline and takes viewers into the story in a soothing way. The cinematography of Aravind Vishwanathan showed the scenes in a natural and appealing way carrying forward the feel. Barat Vikraman\'s editing is good. Production values are decent.\r\nTourist Family(2025) Movie: Advantages\r\nPerformances\r\nEmotions\r\nBGM\r\nTourist Family(2025) Movie: Disadvantages\r\nSimple Story\r\nFormulaic Elements\r\nTourist Family(2025) Movie: Rating Analysis\r\nAltogether, Tourist Family is a touching and emotional family entertainer. Aravind Viswanathan came up with a decent family story and got the optimum from the cast and crew. He connected chords with the movie lovers with the screenplay and dialogues on the screen. He included all kinds of emotions and also made viewers ponder in a few scenes. Considering all these elements, Cinejosh goes with a 3 rating for Tourist Family.\r\n<div></div>

Tourist Family Review

Tourist Family Movie Review

\r\nRukmini Vasanth has been making waves in the film industry with her impressive performances in films like Sapta Sagaradaache Ello, Bagheera, and Bhairathi Ranagal. Her talent and versatility have earned her immense popularity, and she is now in high demand. Many producers are approaching her with record-breaking offers, and she is currently working on several high-profile projects, including Madharasi with Siva Karthikeyan and Ace with Vijay Sethupathi released this Friday.\r\nRukmini Vasanth\'s popularity is not limited to the Kannada film industry, as she is being considered for projects in other South Indian languages as well. The buzz around Rukmini Vasanth is getting louder, with speculation that she might land the female lead role in Prabhas and Sandeep Reddy Vanga\'s film Spirit, after Deepika Padukone\'s exit. If true, this would be a significant opportunity for Rukmini Vasanth to showcase her talent on a pan-Indian level.\r\nAdditionally, she is also rumoured to be working with Mani Ratnam on a romantic entertainer, which could be a defining moment in her career. Rukmini Vasanth\'s career is taking off in a big way, with several exciting projects lined up. It is known that she is the leading lady in one of the much anticipated films, NTR - Neel. Her ability to juggle mass commercial setups and emotionally rich narratives has impressed industry bigwigs, and she is being considered for projects with some of the biggest names in the business.\r\nWith her talent and dedication, Rukmini Vasanth is poised to become a pan-Indian star, and her future in the film industry looks bright. With her upcoming projects, she is likely to reach new heights and cement her position as a leading lady in South Indian cinema. As the industry watches, Rukmini Vasanth\'s fans are eagerly waiting to see what the future holds for this talented actress.\r\n

Big Projects Eyeing Kannada Beauty

Rukmini Vasanth -The Star In Making

Director Abishan Jeevinth, known for his superhit film 'Tourist Family', recently shared an emotional moment when actor Suriya praised his work. Abishan Jeevinth took to social media to express his gratitude, saying that something inside him had healed when Suriya called him by name and appreciated his film. The young director's heartfelt post revealed that he is a huge fan of Suriya and was overwhelmed by the actor's kind words. Abishan Jeevinth's emotional response highlights the impact of Suriya's praise on his career and personal growth.

The film 'Tourist Family' has been a huge success at the box office, grossing over Rs 75 crores worldwide. The film's production house, Million Dollar Studios, announced the milestone on social media, thanking fans for making the film a worldwide success. 'Tourist Family' is a feel-good family entertainer that features Sasikumar and Simran in the lead roles, with a talented supporting cast.

'Tourist Family' has received widespread acclaim from industry professionals and audiences alike. Superstar Rajinikanth, ace director S S Rajamouli, and actor and director Dhanush have all congratulated Abishan Jeevinth and his team on the film's success. S S Rajamouli praised the film, saying it was heart warming, packed with humor, and kept him intrigued from beginning to end. The film's success is a testament to the hard work and dedication of the cast and crew, and Abishan Jeevinth's direction has been widely praised.

The film's success is a significant achievement for Abishan Jeevinth, who has proven himself to be a talented young director in the industry. With 'Tourist Family' continuing to perform well at the box office, fans can expect to see more exciting projects from Abishan Jeevinth in the future. The film's blend of humour, heart, and intrigue has resonated with audiences, making it a must-watch for fans of Tamil cinema.

Suriya Praises Tourist Family Director

Director Abishan Jeevinth Emotional Moment With Suriya

The 2010 film Khaleja, starring Mahesh Babu and directed by Trivikram Srinivas, is set for a re-release on May 30, coinciding with the birthday of Superstar Krishna, Mahesh Babu\'s father. Despite being a big disaster during its initial release, the film attained a cult status in later years for its story, direction, and Mahesh Babu\'s performance.&nbsp;\r\nThe advance bookings for the film\'s re-release have opened to a strong response, with the film crossing over â‚¹1 crore in bookings before night. On BookMyShow, Khaleja is selling over 13,000 tickets per hour, shattering the previous record held by Gabbar Singh with 5k tickets per hour.&nbsp;\r\nThe film\'s re-release has generated significant anticipation among audiences, with strong bookings expected for the entire weekend. Khaleja\'s cult status and the nostalgia factor are likely to contribute to its success. The film\'s re-release has all the chances of beating the collections of Murari\'s re-release and may become the first double-digit grosser in the re-release category.\r\nThe film\'s technical aspects, including Mani Sharma\'s music and the cinematography, are also noteworthy. The film\'s female lead, Anushka Shetty, and antagonist Prakash Raj, have also delivered memorable performances. As the film prepares to hit theaters again, fans are eagerly waiting to relive the experience. With its record-breaking advance bookings, Khaleja\'s re-release is shaping up to be a major event in the film industry.

Khaleja Re-release Sets BO On Fire

Khaleja Cult Status Leads to Record-Breaking Re-Release Advance Bookings

Chinni Chinni Thappulevo from Paramapada Sopanam released. Arjun Ambati who made his debut with Ardhanari later entered into Bigg Boss house and made a name for himself. He went on to star in films&nbsp; like Theppasamudram and Wedding Diaries, and he is now coming to entertain movie lovers with his film Paramapada Sopanam. The film whichstars Jennifer Emmanuel as the female lead is releasing on 11 July 2025.\r\nNaga Shiva is the director for the film produced by Gidimitla Siva Prasad under the S.S. Media banner. Naga Shiva earlier worked under Puri Jagannath\'s direction. The makers started the film\'s promotions and today they released the first single Chinni Chinni Thappulevo.\r\nThe song took the romance to the next level. Davzand came up with a peppy tune for the song while Rambabu Gosala penned youthful lyrics. The song is sung in an energetic manner by Prudhvi Chandra and Aditi Bhavaraju. The song is shot in a beautiful manner. The chemistry between Jennifer and Arun Ambati appealed to youngsters.

Chinni Thappulevo out from PPS

Paramapadha Sopanam Song takes romance to new heights

\r\nFans suggest Mrunal after Deepika exit from Spirit. Pan India Star Prabhas and Bold, Sensational Director Sandeep Vanga\'s project Spirit is generating immense buzz among movie lovers. Sandeep already promised to show Prabhas in the most ruthless and violent police officer.\r\nFans are getting super excited as Sandeep Vanga came up with bold films like Arjun Reddy, Kabir Singh and Animal. Sandeep Vanga planned to rope in Bollywood beauty Deepika Padukone. However, the recent developments shocked all.\r\nDeepika Padukone\'s conditions made Sandeep Vanga furious and he started looking for other alternative. In the midst of all this, fans started suggesting the name of another hot and sensuous beauty Mrunal Thakur as the female lead opposite Prabhas.\r\nSome fans are also suggesting the name of Shraddha Kapoor as the female lead. It has to be seen whether Sandeep Vanga consider fans request or look in for another actress.\r\n

Will SRV Consider Fans Request

Fans suggest Mrunal after Deepika exit from Spirit

\r\nAll set for Mega 157 first schedule. Mega Star Chiranjeevi is currently busy with his socio fantasy entertainer Vishwambhara. The film is progressing at a brisk pace under the direction of Mallidi Vasishta of Bimbisara fame.\r\nApart from it, Chiranjeevi also lined up two interesting and exciting projects with Srikanth Odela and Anil Ravipudi. All eyes are on his project with Anil Ravipudi, which is referred to as Mega 157. Expectations are high as Anil Ravipudi scored hits like Sankrantiki Vasthunnam, Bhagavanth Kesari and Sarileru Neekevvaru.\r\nAlready, Chiranjeevi completed the look test at Annapurna Studios and now exciting details are coming about the film\'s first schedule. The first schedule started and Anil Ravipudi will be shooting key scenes on Chiranjeevi and others. The film stars Nayanthara as the female lead.\r\nThe film\'s script is readied by&nbsp; S Krishna and G Adi Narayana while Bheems Ceciroleo is the music director. Sahu Garapati and Sushmita Konidela are bankrolling the project under the banners of Shine Screens and Gold Box Entertainments.\r\n

All set for Mega 157 first schedule

Exciting info on Mega 157 first schedule

\r\nUstaad Bhagat Singh evolves from remake to original. Power Star Pawan Kalyan in the last few days stepped up the gas and fast tracked all his pending projects.\r\nHe already wrapped up Hari Hara Veera Mallu which is now racing for release on 12 June 2025. His gangster entertainer OG is progressing at a brisk pace and now sensational reports are coming about Ustaad Bhagat Singh.\r\nIt is known that the film was touted to be the remake of Tamil hit Theri and director Harish Shankar completed few days shoot. When Pawan Kalyan line-up other projects, setting aside this one, everyone felt that the project would be shelved.\r\nBut now inside talk sensational developments happened and the film is not a remake but it is a new story. Buzz is Trivikram Srinivas, stepped in to revive the project.\r\nPawan Kalyan after the script had been ready, expressed lot of doubts and also his inability to take up the project. However Trivikram Srinivas, convinced him and reminded Pawan that Harish Shankar gave him the blockbuster like Gabbar Singh and asked him to show faith and trust in his abilities.\r\nHe told him to do whatever Harish Shankar says be it costumes or dialogues and convinced him that Harish is his fanboy and he will not fail him.\r\n

Sensational developments in UBS

Ustaad Bhagat Singh evolves from remake to original

\r\nChiranjeevi delights Bobby. Mega Star Chiranjeevi is known for his generous nature and surprising acts. According to the latest, it is coming out that Chiranjeevi delighted talented director Bobby.\r\nIt is known that Bobby presented a mass blockbuster to Mega Star Chiranjeevi with his film Waltair Veerayya. Bobby got a surprise call from Chiranjeevi and when he went to his house to meet him, Chiranjeevi delighted him by presenting him a costly Omega Seamaster watch.\r\nBobby sharing his picture with Chiranjeevi along with the watch posted \' Priceless Gift\'. He posted &ldquo;A beautiful MEGA surprise from the Boss himself Thank you dearest Megastar @KChiruTweets garu for this priceless gift Your love, encouragement, and blessings mean the world to me, annaya&nbsp; I&rsquo;ll cherish this moment forever &rdquo;\r\nThe Omega Seamaster Diver 300M watch costs a whopping Rs 4.88lakhs. Fans are super thrilled with Chiranjeevi\'s gesture.\r\nAlready reports are coming that Chiranjeevi and Bobby will be coming together for another exciting project. Scriptwork is currently underway and it will be completed by this year end.\r\n

Mega Star surprises Talented Director

Chiranjeevi delights Bobby

\r\nSunny Deol to make his OTT debut. Sunny Deol is known for his high octane action entertainers. He showed his power in films like Gadar 2 and Jaat. Now reports are coming that Sunny Deol is set to make his OTT debut and will be teaming with Siddharth Malhotra.\r\nThe project which is touted to be a thriller will be made for Netflix and is helmed by&nbsp; Siddharth P Malhotra&nbsp; of We Are Family fame. The project will go to sets from July.\r\nThe project is inspired by Hollywood thriller \'Death Sentence\', which starred Kevin Bacon of 2007. Suparn Verma will Indianise the film which is set for release in 2026.\r\nA source shared &ldquo;Sunny Deol is making his Netflix debut with an action-packed feature film, and the same will be directed by Siddharth P Malhotra. The film is based on the 2007 Kevin Bacon-led \'Death Sentence\' and has been adapted in Hindi by Suparn Verma.&rdquo;\r\nThe source continued \"Sunny has allotted bulk dates for the shoot and is being paid a hefty amount to spearhead the feature film,\"\r\nThe source revealed&nbsp; \"Sunny will be shooting for \'Border 2\' until the end of June, following which he is expected to finish his prior commitments of \'Lahore: 1947\'. He then switches gears for a small schedule of \'Ramayana\' with Nitesh Tiwari, where he plays the part of Hanuman,&rdquo;\r\nThe source concluded \"He is in talks for multiple other films, scheduled to take off later this year. And of course, there is \'Gadar 3\' in the writing stage. Sunny Deol is on a roll,&rdquo;\r\n